Criminal Law. Fifth and Sixth Amendments. First Step Act. ACCA. Experts discuss the Supreme Court’s determination in Erlinger v. United States that the existence of a prior offense is a jury question, and the requirements for safety-valve relief under the First Step Act in Pulsifer v. United States.
Federal Criminal Statutes. Experts discuss the Court’s refusal to read statutes broadly and the importance of judges considering the impacts of race and addiction in sentencing.